Mental Capacity Act 2005
For relatives, carers and healthcare professionals who are involved in the care of individuals who lack mental capacity and who may need to assist or take part in decision-making for those individuals
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Mobility equipment purchase options
Contact list of local companies selling mobility equipment available for order in store, by telephone and online
Read moreMouth care for people with dementia
Useful information about mouth care and is aimed at staff and carers working with people with dementia
Read moreMultidisciplinary Movement Disorders Clinic
A clinic that provides a high standard of care for patients who have Parkinson’s and associated conditions affecting their movement
Read moreNutrition for improving muscle strength
Explains how to improve your nutritional intake in order to maintain or build strength, improve mobility, or to support your recovery, e.g. after a fall or fracture
Read moreOlder adults in Clinical Research studies
Explains what research is, the importance of research in older adults and how you or your relative can get involved
Read morePeri-Operative Medicine Clinic
Explains why you have been referred to this clinic and what to expect at your appointment
Read morePostural hypotension (low blood pressure)
Provides advice and management strategies for patients who have been diagnosed with postural hypotension
Read morePractical advice for going home (with care support)
Advice on preparing your home for your discharge from hospital with care support
Read morePreventing falls and improving safety
Reducing the risk of falls by keeping mobile and carrying out regular, safe activity to remain independent
Read moreRapid assessment clinic for older people (RACOP)
Explains a service that treats older people who need to be seen urgently, to try to prevent hospital admission
Read moreReducing the risk of dementia
Information for people in mid-life - suggests ways you may be able to reduce the risk of developing dementia in later life
Read moreRevision total hip replacement advice and exercises
Advice for patients who have had revision total hip replacement (whole or partial replacement of hip joint components) - is designed to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your operation
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